Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is of the temporary reference desk, located near the fireplace in the south end of the library. A sign identifying the desk as an "Information Desk" is visible to the left.
1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995. 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with don…
1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995.
2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with donation form.
3. "Opening minds to shape our future" brochure outlines the needs and goals of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.
4. Arcadia Public Library Foundation letterhead.
5. Arcadia Public Library Foundation "Capital Campaign" brochure and form for donations, to fill needs associated with the library remodeling project. Circa 1995-1996.
6. Arcadia Public Library Foundation Patron Recognition luncheon, September 28, 1997.
7. Page from the library website about the Library Foundation with its goals and history. c. 2015. Note: The Foundation dissolved in 2016.
Phase II of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the new reference desk, with the core reference books visible along the wall behind the desk.
1. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce list of representative cities in Southern California with population, assessed values and contributions to Chamber of Commerce, n.d. circa 1941. 2. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce list for Arcadia statistical information showing population, assessed values, number of d…
1. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce list of representative cities in Southern California with population, assessed values and contributions to Chamber of Commerce, n.d. circa 1941.
2. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce list for Arcadia statistical information showing population, assessed values, number of dwellings and building permits, 1950-1959.
3. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce list for Arcadia statistical information showing population, building permits, retail sales, etc. September 1959.
4. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce list for Arcadia statistical information showing population from 1910-1960, city tax rates, number of dwellings from 1940, etc.
5. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce list for Arcadia statistical information showing retail sales, postal receipts, purchasing power per household 1956-60; 1930-60; and 1957-59, respectively.
6. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce brochure, "Arcadia, California: Our story." August 1959.
7. same as above, February 1960.
8. Housing pace here shows May gain. Arcadia Tribune June 1961.
9. Arcadia closes in on Beverly Hills. news clip January 1971.
10. Community Economic Profile for Arcadia by Chamber of Commerce, June 1971.
11. same, June 1974.
12. same, June 1977.
13. same, September 1980.
14. Survey of buying power, including Arcadia, for 1950. Sales Management, May 10, 1951.
15. Information bulletin from the City of Arcadia Planning Department from the 1970 census.
16. Community Economic Profile. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, January 1986.
17. Comparative study of population data for the City of Arcadia and unincorporated area of Census Tract No. 4318.
18. Arcadia Redevelopment Agency facts and figures, February, 1994.
19. West San Gabriel Valley home sales, July 1991. Foothill Inter-City Newspapers August 15, 1991.
20. City of Arcadia Facts and Figures April 1993. City of Arcadia, Economic Development Department.
21. 1993 retail store sales tax budget estimates. The HdL Companies, October 27, 1994.
22. City of Arcadia 10-year revenue history - sales tax and City of Arcadia building permits, etc. October 12, 1994.
23. 1982 Census of Retail Trade - California.
24. 1992 Census of Retail Trade - California.
25. Demographic and Economic Data on Arcadia area prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, March 22, 1994.
26. Cover letter and reports from the HdL Companies to the City of Arcadia. Reports include Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 1994/95, Property Tax Reports and Sales Tax Reports. August 23, 1995.
27. The Official San Gabriel Valley Resource Guide produced by the San Gabriel Valley Commerce and Cities Consortium. 1992.
28. Demographic profile for zip code 91006, from 1990 census data.
29. Community Profile - City of Arcadia, California. Fall 1995.
30. Arcadia Sales Tax - Fourth Quarter receipts for Third Quarter sales (July - Sept. 2001). Arcadia sales tax by major business group, top 25 producers, and top 20 business categories. Published January 2002 by the HdL Companies.
31. Ethnic breakdown by city by percentage listing Arcadia and surrounding communities. Pasadena Star News, September 16, 1998, p. A6.
32. Community Briefs/Profile, City of Arcadia. Copied from the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Business and Information Guide, 1951-52. (original guide filed in Arcadia - Directories folder)
33. City of Arcadia Economic and Business Fact Book. July 1997.
34. City of Arcadia Traffic Counts. Development Services Department, Engineering Division. Counts taken January 2002.
35. City of Arcadia 10-year Revenue History - Sales Tax (1990-2001) and Transient Occupancy Tax paid by Arcadia Hotels. Development Services Department, February 6, 2002.
36. Arcadia Economic and Business Fact Book. July 1995.
37. Arcadia becomes most favorite city for Taiwanese immigrants. Includes lists of Southern California top 20 cities for immigrants from Taiwan, China and Hong Kong. Chinese Daily News, August 27, 2002.
38. City of Arcadia Socio-Economic and Demographic Information, prepared by Claritas Inc. Includes Tiger Site Maps. January 7, 2002.
39. Development Services Department Annual Report. Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Includes information on Community Development, Economic Development, Engineering, and Transportation Services with 2002-03 Building Permit Activity Table, 9-year Building Permit Comparison Chart, 9-year Monthly Building Inspection Comparison Chart and 8-year Building Permit Valuation History.
40. Arcadia sales tax. Third Quarter receipts for Second Quarter sales (April - June 2003).
41. Survey says Arcadia residents satisfied with quality of life. Arcadia Weekly, December 7, 2017. 79% of city residents agree that Arcadia provides a better quality of life than other nearby communities, and nearly 70 % of residents say City services are excellent or good.
42. Claritas Socio Economic Data on Arcadia, 2003. Includes executive summary and demographic snapshot; Business facts-daytime employment, consumer spending patterns, complete Arcadia demographic report. Santa Anita Avenue/Huntington Drive 1, 3, 5 mile radius executive summary and demographic snapshot. Santa Anita Avenue/Live Oak Avenue 1, 3, 5 mile radius executive summary and demographic snapshot.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the temporary reference desks. The window behind the second reference desk overlooks what used to be the south adult patio.
Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This interior view looks toward the new reference desk. Several ladders are visible. No shelving has yet been installed.
View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the old children's reference desk. To the right of the photo, the windows and door lead into the old circulation area.
February 20, 1931 p. 1 (Rev. John A. Glasse, chairman; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade)
August 18, 1933 p. 3 (S. T. Clover; Mrs. O. D. Harris; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade; Rev. G. W. Thomas; Rev. Hugh Johes; Mrs. O. E. Winkler)
January 12, 1942 p. 1 (Nellie Marshall resigns; Mrs. Sanuel Hobbs appointed)
August 5, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Dorsey and Arthur Main appointed)
August 9, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Carl Randolph)
November 4, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. DeForest Stoll appointed)
August 13, 1951 p. 1 (George Spraggins appointed chairman)
July 19, 1954 p. 1 (Harry Vawter elected chairman)
August 12, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar to resign)
August 16, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar resign)
July 21, 1955 p. 1 (J. L. Young appointed)
July 31, 1958 p. 1 (Gene Gregg elected chairman)
October 5, 1961 p. 1(Cay Mortensen appointed)
June 6, 1963 p. 1 (John Nourse appointed)
August 22, 1963 p. 1 (Councilman Reibold proposes Charter change to give Council veto power over Library Board because of their refusal to establish a closed shelf for certain books.)
September 22, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal on October 15th agenda)
October 3, 1963 p. 1 (Rules set for October 15 hearing)
October 10, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal discussed by Council)
October 17, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal rejected)
July 6, 1964 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell appointed)
July 19, 1964 p. 3 (Mrs. Herbert Opel appointed)
June 20, 1965 p. 1 (Elton D. Phillips appointed)
August 20, 1967 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell elected chairman)
January 21, 1973 p. 1 (Fred Coots resigns; Dr. James W. Hagelganz appointed)
February 20, 1931 p. 1 (Rev. John A. Glasse, chairman; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade)
August 18, 1933 p. 3 (S. T. Clover; Mrs. O. D. Harris; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade; Rev. G. W. Thomas; Rev. Hugh Johes; Mrs. O. E. Winkler)
January 12, 1942 p. 1 (Nellie Marshall resigns; Mrs. Sanuel Hobbs appointed)
August 5, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Dorsey and Arthur Main appointed)
August 9, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Carl Randolph)
November 4, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. DeForest Stoll appointed)
August 13, 1951 p. 1 (George Spraggins appointed chairman)
July 19, 1954 p. 1 (Harry Vawter elected chairman)
August 12, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar to resign)
August 16, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar resign)
July 21, 1955 p. 1 (J. L. Young appointed)
July 31, 1958 p. 1 (Gene Gregg elected chairman)
October 5, 1961 p. 1(Cay Mortensen appointed)
June 6, 1963 p. 1 (John Nourse appointed)
August 22, 1963 p. 1 (Councilman Reibold proposes Charter change to give Council veto power over Library Board because of their refusal to establish a closed shelf for certain books.)
September 22, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal on October 15th agenda)
October 3, 1963 p. 1 (Rules set for October 15 hearing)
October 10, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal discussed by Council)
October 17, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal rejected)
July 6, 1964 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell appointed)
July 19, 1964 p. 3 (Mrs. Herbert Opel appointed)
June 20, 1965 p. 1 (Elton D. Phillips appointed)
August 20, 1967 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell elected chairman)
January 21, 1973 p. 1 (Fred Coots resigns; Dr. James W. Hagelganz appointed)
